BrightPath Lancaster Child Care Center

"Excellent care and communication; highly recommend for top-notch child care." - Angela Wilson

BrightPath Lancaster Child Care, previously EduKids, has been a staple in the community since 1995. Located near the corner of Transit Road and Como Park Blvd, our dynamically interactive suites and classrooms have helped thousands of children and their families grow with prestigious early childhood development programs. This prestigious center was the first child care facility in the area to receive the highly coveted NAEYC Accreditation. The center features cozy learning environments and safe play areas. BrightPath continues to pride itself on being an integral part of the Lancaster community.

EduKids

  • 1767 Como Park Blvd. Lancaster, New York 14043
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  • Open 6:30 am - 6 pm
  • Call for Enrollment: 888.711.5437
  • Licensed for 104 children

Center Programs

Infant

Infant

Our program nurtures recognition of familiar figures, motor skill development, and sensory exploration, among other enriching experiences.

Toddler

Toddler

Our program encourages exploration, physical development, and communication to foster independence and emotional growth.

Pre-Schooler

Pre-Schooler

We nurture preschoolers with theme-based, interactive learning and cultivate creativity, problem-solving, and independence through hands-on experiences.

Before & After
School Care

Before & After
School Care

Our before & after-school program blends guided activities with self-play, fostering fun, learning, and growth with supportive staff and dedicated spaces.

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Center Offerings

Subsidy
Music
Parking
Healthy Meals & Snacks
Qualified Educators
Yoga
Dance & Movement
Military Discount

Our Center Directors can provide more information regarding financial assistance and they can assist you with the process as well.

Our music program offers a researched, systematic approach to nurturing children's social skills and musical development, including singing in tune and rhythmic coordination.

Conveniently nestled amidst ample parking, our center ensures stress-free drop-offs and pickups for our valued families.

All our centers are completely nut-free, and we work with families with children who have other food sensitivities and allergies to ensure their safety and well-being.

Our Educators are passionate about delivering early years education that empowers and inspires children to create their futures.

Our Yoga program enriches our preschool curriculum, fostering young minds and bodies for lifelong mental and physical well-being through fun, themed sessions.

Our dance programs blend solid technique with fun and creative choreography, fostering both technical skill and expressive, individualistic style in our little ones.

We're proud to offer a standard 10% U.S. military discount for families in active duty as our way of saying thank you for your service!

Upcoming Events for Families

Afro-Caribbean Music and Movement Event

Join us for a night of dancing and fun at BrightPath Lancaster East! Enjoy a drumming performance, great music, and more!

📅 Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: BrightPath Lancaster East - 5959 Broadway St., Suite 1 Lancaster, NY

We can’t wait to see you there!

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Center Director

Ashley Howard attended SUNY Fredonia and received her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, with a concentration in Spanish. She speaks a little bit of Spanish, and was even able to study abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico. She has a lot of pride in working for BrightPath Kids, formerly known as EduKids, and even attended the original Orchard Park location for pre-school! She has a passion for child care, and her daughter has attended BrightPath since she was a baby. She has been with
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We’re proud to be recognized as a 2025 Winner for the Culture at Work Award and the 2024 Winner of the Kudos Culture Leader Award.

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